1961 VW Beetle Rag – Page 6

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Now, let’s add some shine to that Honda Satin Silver!

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Clear coat applied

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The interior areas were sprayed with clear coat and allowed to dry before the doors were all closed to spray the exterior clear coat.

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Nice reflections even before the cut and buff.

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On to the assembly.

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Interior is starting to come together, and the top is back on the car.

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Rear glass with new rubber and chrome trim installed.

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That helps to complete the headliner installation.

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Stainless steel chrome trim, rubber seals installed. I was waiting for the chrome for around the windshield, but installed the glass to help seal up the car during assembly.

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Door glass and seals installed.

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The engine is back in the car.

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The dash has all been put back together and it’s starting to look like a car again.

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It’s alive!

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Ready for the first drive after assembly. (Almost, who needs plates?)

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First drive into town. This thing is still really low!

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It’s done and ready for sale! Maybe I should have left the car 2 1/2″ lower?

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